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Puerto Rican Parrot Sighting
Dr. Boyd details his experience seeing a rare Puerto Rican Amazon (Parrot) sighting in Puerto Rico.
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Photosynthesis Experiment
Follow along and learn about the process of photosynthesis in plants. Then do a simple experiment to demonstrate the process.
0:00 – Introduction
0:07 – What you need
0:17 – Explanation
1:16 – Safety
1:23 – Experiment
2:09 – Results
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Refractive Index - Part 1 - The Reappearing Penny
As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” explains what the refractive index is, and then does a simple experiment to highlight the concept. This is the 1st in a...
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Refractive Index - Part 2 - The Disappearing Beaker
As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” makes a beaker disappear! Follow along for the experiment and an explanation.
0:00 – Introduction
0:16 – What you need
0:26...
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Refractive Index - Part 3 - The Reversing Arrow Trick
As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” explains and demonstrates the effect of the refractive index using a marker, paper, and water in a glass.
0:00 –...
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Refractive Index - Part 4 - The Disappearing Penny Trick
As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” does a simple experiment to highlight the concept of refractive index. This is part 4 in the series
0:00 – Introduction
0:16...
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The Galileo Thermometer
Dr Boyd 'The Chemist' explains the "Galileo" thermometer and then demonstrates it in action!
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Lab Safety PPE
Dr. Boyd explains appropriate attire for performing reactions in the lab. Appropriate lab attire is also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and is meant to minimize the chance for the researcher to be harmed by the reactions...
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The Chemistry In Wonder Woman
Dr. Boyd discusses the chemistry behind "Dr. Poison's" new chemical weapon in the new Wonder Woman movie.
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Elephant Toothpaste Demonstration
Dr. Boyd performs the popular Elephant Toothpaste demonstration. If you want to try it too, just follow along!
Note 1: DO NOT eat or put the foam in your mouth; it is not actually toothpaste or ice cream (it just looks like it).
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Diffusion - Part 1: Skittles Demonstration
After explaining the science of the process, Dr. Boyd performs the fun and colorful Skittles Diffusion Demonstration.
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The Density Tower
Dr. Boyd gives the physics definition of density, then walks you through a demonstration to show how liquids with different densities can form multiple liquid layers in a container.
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Fun With Dry Ice!!!
Watch what happens when Dr. Boyd unexpectedly gets his hands on some dry ice!
Minute 0:30 – Explanation
Minute 3:04 – Demo 1: Dry Ice In Water
Minute 4:05 – Demo 2: The Vibrating Quarter
Minute 4:51 – Demo 3: Floating Bubbles...
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Homemade Lava Lamp
Dr. Boyd demonstrates that oil and water do not mix by showing you how to make a homemade lava lamp.
Minute 0:32 – Introduction
Minute 0:50 – What you need
Minute 1:16 – Explanation
Minute 2:57 – Safety
Minute 3:06 – Demonstration
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Extracting Iron from Breakfast Cereal
Did you know that there is metal in your food AND in your body? Watch Dr. Boyd prove it by extracting iron from breakfast cereal.
Minute 0:31 – Introduction
Minute 0:56 – What you need
Minute 1:26 – Explanation
Minute 2:07 –...
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Vibranium and the Periodic Table
After giving an explanation of the Periodic Table, Dr. Boyd explains where he thinks the fictitious metal Vibranium would be located on the Periodic Table if it were a real element. What do you think…where should Vibranium go on the...
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 1
Learn about how seeds sprout into plants, and find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts without soil!
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – What you need
0:45 – Explanation
2:54 – Safety
3:03 – Growing Bean Sprouts Setup 1
3:44 – Growing...
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How To Make A Paper Airplane - Part 1
Ever wonder how to make a paper airplane? Ever wonder how they fly? Well Dr. Boyd answers those questions, and then gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a sleek, fast paper airplane!
0:00 – Introduction
0:28 – Explanation...
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Total Solar Eclipse 2017
Watch as Dr. Boyd shows footage documenting his experience witnessing the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse.
0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – Brief Solar Eclipse explanation
0:59 – Solar Eclipse viewing plans
1:52 – Footage: Morning before the...
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The 8 Coolest Dry Ice Demonstrations
Check out these awesome demonstrations that use Dry Ice! For a complete explanation of each demonstration,
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Trapping Carbon Dioxide
n a variation of the common 'Volcano Baking Soda' demonstration, Dr. Boyd traps carbon dioxide gas in a balloon.
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Rice and a Chopstick: A Lesson About Friction
Friction can be quite strong. Dr. Boyd shows you just how strong it can be with this demonstration.
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Ice On A String
Dr. Boyd demonstrates how to pick up ice with string
Minute 0:31 – Introduction
Minute 0:43 – What you need
Minute 1:00 – Explanation
Minute 1:38 – Safety
Minute 1:42 – Demonstration
Minute 2:33 – Explanation
Minute 3:01 – Follow-up...